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JM Ibarra Shares His Two Favorite Moments from Debut Series ‘Ghosting’

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<p>Even after wrapping up its first part last September 20, 2025, <a href="https://metro.style/people/2025/9/11/future-perfect-jm-ibarra-and-fyang-smith-make-a-mark-as-a-loveteam-in-the-digital-series-ghosting-1200"><strong><em>Ghosting</em></strong></a> fever is far from over, continuing to dominate social media as fans eagerly await the release of part two of <a href="https://metro.style/people/2025/9/16/metro-digital-cover-jm-ibarra-on-living-up-to-the-entertainment-industry-s-standard-2000"><strong>JM Ibarra</strong></a> and <a href="https://metro.style/people/2025/9/16/metro-digital-cover-fyang-smith-gets-real-candid-and-reflective-on-embracing-criticism-2030"><strong>Fyang Smith’s</strong></a> debut digital series.</p><p>The cast confirmed during their guesting on <strong><em>It’s Showtime</em></strong> last September 16, 2025, that the romantic-fantasy series will officially return with its second installment this coming November.</p><p>Directed by <strong>Theodore Boborol</strong>, the show follows the story of <strong>Jaja</strong> (Fyang), a college student who retreats to her grandmother’s provincial home after being ghosted, only to meet <strong>Wilberto</strong> (JM), a mysterious local revealed to be a wandering spirit. What starts as Jaja’s journey of healing evolves into a once-in-a-lifetime romance that transcends the boundary between the living and the dead.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758610555740548683293_1358929169610455_2706643923067559482_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from iWant</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>To celebrate the successful conclusion of part one, JM shared his two favorite and most memorable scenes from Ghosting during the <strong>Star Magic Spotlight Presscon </strong>on Monday.</p><p>According to JM, the first scene that struck him deeply was the one where his character, Wilberto, was forgiven by <strong>Nadia</strong>, portrayed by veteran actress <strong>Ces Quesada.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fOBF5VMGeF8?si=V6mFT1fpcroBiNfy&amp;start=467" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>“<em>Marami eh, siguro ‘yung pagpapatawad ni Nadia kay Wilberto, ‘yun tumatak ‘yon sa akin kasi doon ko pinakang naramdaman ‘yung kwento ni Wilberto</em>,” JM confessed.</p><p>He further explained, “<em>Kahit ako, ang sarap marinig na pinatawad ako ni Nadia. </em>Personally<em>, kahit ako mismo </em>as<em> JM, iba ‘yung nararamdaman ko nu&#x27;ng pinatawad ako ni Nadia. So, ‘yun isang </em>scene<em> na ‘yon</em>.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DO56ErYARsI/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A535015%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The second scene that stood out for him was none other than his much-talked-about kissing scene with his love team partner, Fyang. JM confessed it was extra special not just because he shared it with Fyang but also because it was his very first kiss.</p><p>“<em></em>And of course, <em>‘yung </em>scene<em> namin ni </em>Fyang<em>, </em>memorable<em> sa akin ‘yun lalo kasi ‘yun ang </em>first<em> na— ‘yun na ‘yon</em>,” he shyly revealed.</p><p>Host <strong>Ai Dela Cruz </strong>couldn’t resist asking, “<em></em>Memorable<em> sa ‘yo ‘yon kasi </em>first<em>?</em>” to which JM blushingly replied, “<em></em>Yes<em> po</em>.”</p><p>As the studio filled with <em>kilig</em>, JM turned visibly red, prompting the host to tease him. Laughing it off, JM joked, “<em>Ang sakit ng leeg ko kasi eh</em>,” as he held his neck, claiming he was feeling some discomfort.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOc8vZ7D8fS/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A649990%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>He also shared that filming the kiss in the part one finale was the most nerve-wracking scene for both him and Fyang. </p><p>“‘<em>Yung </em>scene<em> na may [</em>kissing<em> </em>scene<em>], ang may pinaka </em>tension<em> sa lahat ng ginawa namin, so ‘yun talaga ‘yung naramdaman ko na may </em>tension<em>. ‘Kaya ko bang gawin ‘to?’ Nakakahiya, hindi ko na maipaliwanag, sobrang </em>random<em> ng utak ko habang ginagawa namin ‘yon</em>,” JM revealed.</p><p>When asked how many takes it took to perfect the scene, he kept the exact number a secret but admitted, “more than one take.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOdSe1Rgf-Y/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A70883%2C%22ls%22%3A8053.000000000001%2C%22le%22%3A8593%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="542" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">While fans count down the days until <em>Ghosting</em>’s return, JM is also gearing up for his first major solo project outside of the <strong>JMFyang</strong> love team. He is set to star in the upcoming <strong>Cinemalaya 2025 </strong>entry <strong><em>Child No. 82.</em></strong></p><p>Directed and written by <strong>Tim Rone Villanueva</strong>, the film casts JM as <strong>Max</strong>, a young man on a quest to prove he is the 82nd son of Boy Kana, the Philippines’ biggest action-fantasy movie star, portrayed by <strong>Vhong Navarro</strong>. </p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>Lance Joseph Martinez</strong> and<strong> @jmdibarra</strong></p>

<p>To celebrate the successful conclusion of part one, JM Ibarra shared his two favorite and most memorable scenes from his debut digital series, "Ghosting."</p>

To celebrate the successful conclusion of part one, JM Ibarra shared his two favorite and most memorable scenes from his debut digital series, "Ghosting."

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JMFyang's First Kiss: JM Ibarra Shares His Two Favorite Moments from Debut Series ‘Ghosting’

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